I know a lot of us feel overwhelmed by the astonishing number of incredible ideas and images and thoughts we read or see in a day. I often find myself absently scrolling through my blog feed, just to see the number in bold go down -- and then I think about how funny it is that I can look at all these beautiful things and not even really notice them. I do absorb them, though, in some way. They seep into my subconscious and I dream about them.

The other day two "blog things" converged, with very nice results. First, an image of The Cherry Blossom Girl's Chloe shoes popped into my head, although I remembered them as having two straps. I became overwhelmed with the desire to find a pair of double strap heels, but I had no luck in my quick searches (if I had tiny feets I would consider these slingbacks from allencompanyinc). Then this desire became a desire to go thrifting, and I started thinking about Queen Michelle's "The Calling," which is such an appropriate term. I had a little chuckle to myself. Geoff and I headed out to one of our favourite shops that evening, et voilà:

Certainly nowhere near as beautiful as the Chloes, but they'll do for me, especially since they were $7. Thanks, blogs!

Celine, I can't really wear heels either, not for more than a few minutes! And thank you, I'm so glad you noticed! I thought it was time for something fresh! Also! We might have a friend of ours take pictures of us... in CAMBRIDGE!

i'm really liking the double straps! i've been lusting over a camper pair and i recently saw another one on flickr. it must be a sign. my current dream shoes are comfortable mid heel double straps. i think this obsession must have partially evolved from my love of mary janes

Casey over at Elegant Musings had this really timely link up -- a list by another blogger of what to do when your inspiration is lagging. It included just turning everything off--which I have to admit has really helped over the past week. Who knew...